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"In recent months the venue has hosted several top sporting events, including the SuperCupNI, Uefa Women's Under-19 Championship and World Stock Rod Championships.

"Extensive work is planned to be carried out on the pitch at Ballymena Showgrounds at the end of the current football season in order to improve drainage and the quality of the playing surface to ensure it meets European standards."

Organisers of the Ballymena Raceway declined to comment when contacted by BBC Sport.